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1 Samuel 8:20
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1 Samuel 8:20
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Then we will be the same as all the other nations. Our king will judge for us and go with us and fight our battles."
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When that time comes, you will cry out because of the king you chose. But the Lord will not answer you then."
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But the people would not listen to Samuel. They said, "No! We want a king to rule over us.
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Then we will be the same as all the other nations. Our king will judge for us and go with us and fight our battles."
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After Samuel heard all that the people said, he repeated their words to the Lord.
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The Lord answered, "You must listen to them. Give them a king." Then Samuel told the people of Israel, "Go back to your towns."
Scripture taken from the New Century Version. Copyright © 1987, 1988, 1991 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.